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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,534.81, 158,117.67 and 88,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,534.81, 158,117.67 and 88,983.63 is: 122,843.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,534.81 : 158,117.67 = 88,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,534.81/158,117.67 = 88,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,534.81x = 158,117.67 × 88,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,534.81x = 14,069,884,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,884,243.74/114,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,843.74

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